Peterborough People First receives honour
The Peterborough Chapter of People First are the 2007 recipients of the Scholfield Award of Community Distinction for their community-building efforts.
WHO WE ARE
We are a self advocacy group involving people with intellectual disabilities. As a group we discuss barriers that affect our lives as equal human beings.
WHAT WE DO
- Members help each other to speak up for their rights, their choices and their citizenship
We teach the community about the rights, abilities and strengths of people who have been negatively labeled with an itellectual disabilty
- We provide educational and professional development opportunities for students and volunteers.
- We advocate on behalf of people who have been labeled
PARTNERSHIP
People First works in partnership with and shares in the beliefs and vision of Community Living Peterborough:
That all people live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in their community and have the opportunity to participate efectivel
WE BELIEVE
- At People First-Peterborough Chapter, we believe in the rights of people. One of our goals is to educate the community about these rights.
- We believe rights are important because with them ypu have the freedom to make your own decisions and dreams. Knowing your rights and responsibilities helps you to speak up for yourself and have self respect.
- We believe in EQUALITY FOR ALL
HOW WE DO IT
- People First - Peterborough Chapter is self-governing
- Members vote into office and executive who plan for the group, look after finances and manage the office
- Self-supporting: through fundraisers and membership dues
- Membership: people who are labeled with an intellectual disability may be a member
- Associate Membership: for those who believe in the People First movement
CONTACT US
Mail: |
People First - Peterborough Chapter C/O Community Living Peterborough 223 Aylmer Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 3K3
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Phone: |
705-743-2411 ext. 536 |
Email: |
peoplefirst@communitylivingpeterborough.ca |
LINKS:
People First Canada -peoplefirstofcanada.ca People First Ontario - peoplefirstontario.com Council of Canadians with Disabilites - ccdonline.ca Canadian Association for Community Living - cacl.ca Council for Persons with Disabilities - city.peterborough.on.ca/caac/ Ombudsman Ontario - ombudsman.on.ca Peterborough Communication Support Systems - pcssonline.ca Community Living Leaders - http://www.communitylivingontario.ca/ Inclusion Press & Network - Inclusion.com Persons With Disabilities On-Line - pwd.online.ca E Buddies (Best Buddies International) - ebuddies.org Abilities Magazine - abilities.ca
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